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University’s Summer Discovery Program

Senior designs her own social work internship
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 29, 2019 - 2:23pm

Rowena Zuercher ’20 is making the most of her college experience.

The social work and Spanish double major from Apple Creek, Ohio, is a student ambassador, active on campus and spent a semester in Guatemala. This summer, she created her own internship through the Summer Discovery Program which provides a $1,500 grant for Bluffton students to develop an internship experience in order to explore their vocation. 

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Pirates, Black Knights battle to tie

Posted by LizGH on August 29, 2019 - 2:15pm

By Cort Reynolds
A late score by host Van Buren tied Bluffton 2-2 in girls soccer non-league action Tuesday evening.

The Lady Pirate kickers are now 0-2-1.

VB scored first in the 23rd minute, yet Bluffton's Laykin Garmatter tied it seven minutes later.

Gaermatter put the Pirates ahead 2-1 with her second goal in the 49th minute.

But with two minutes left Black Knight Henner knotted it up with a late tally.

VB put five of its eight shots on goal. Bluffton fired 21 shots, 11 of which were on goal.

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One step closer

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 29, 2019 - 2:07pm

Cement was poured on the Jefferson Street bridge this morning, as the bridge nears completion. (Jamie Nygaard photo)

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Bath nips Pirate netters

Posted by LizGH on August 29, 2019 - 2:00pm

By Cort Reynolds
Visiting Bath edged Bluffton 3-2 in girls tennis Tuesday evening.

The loss ended the Lady Pirate three-match win streak and dropped their record to 3-3.

Bluffton sophomore Ellison Pugsley won at third singles 7-6 (7-4), 6-0.

The sophomore duo of Ellie Nickels and Libby Frazier provided the other Pirate win at second doubles by outlasting their opponents 6-3, 5-7, 10-8.

Bluffton played at Wapakoneta on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. 

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Lady Pirate spikers fall to Indians

Posted by LizGH on August 29, 2019 - 1:45pm

By Cort Reynolds
Host Shawnee swept Bluffton in a non-league volleyball match Tuesday evening.

The Lady Pirate record fell to 2-1 with the 25-18, 25-12, 25-17 defeat.

Taylor Schwab topped the Pirates with six kills. Kylie Monday and Kylie Stackhouse each added four kills for Bluffton.

Skyler Scoles passed out 16 assists while Monday came up with a dozen digs 12. Taylor Monday made nine digs and Joscelin Reineke added seven digs.

Taylor Monday, Schwab and Kylie Monday each served one ace.

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Public meetings for the Village of Bluffton for Sept.

Posted by LizGH on August 29, 2019 - 1:42pm

Several committee meetings are on the Bluffton council schedule the upcoming month. Those follow:

  • Parks & Rec Committee – Thursday, Aug. 29 at noon
  • Utilities Committee – Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.
  • Streets, Alleys & Sidewalks Committee – Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Pathway Board – Thursday, Sept. 5 at Noon
  • Council Meeting – Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m.
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